Data Engineer

Data Engineer
\n Newcastle (Hybrid)
\n Permanent
\n Competitive salary + package

Im currently working with a global consultancy to hire Data Engineers to join a growing Advanced Technology team delivering large-scale data solutions across public and private sector clients.

This is a hands-on role where youll work with modern data technologies, building scalable pipelines and real-time data platforms that power analytics and AI-driven decision making.

What youll be doing

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• Building and optimising scalable data pipelines using Java (primary) and technologies like Kafka, Flink, or Spark
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• Developing real-time streaming solutions and event-driven architectures using AWS services (Kinesis, MSK, Lambda, Glue)
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• Contributing to data architecture, modelling, and best practices across modern data platforms
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• Deploying and maintaining solutions using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
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• Collaborating with analytics, AI, and product teams to deliver high-quality, reliable datasets
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Strong experience in data engineering or large-scale data platforms (3+ years)
\n Proficiency in Java or Python
\n Hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka / Flink preferred)
\n Good understanding of distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS ideally)
\n Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices

Work on high-impact, large-scale data projects
\n Exposure to modern cloud and streaming technologies
\n Strong career progression within a global organisation
\n Collaborative, innovation-focused engineering culture

Please note: This role requires eligibility for UK security clearance (5 years UK residency).

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